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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Heavy rain falls as a soldier directs an officer candidate lying on a muddy field aims a weapon as fellow candidates march in the background.

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Army officer candidates participate in "The First 100 Yards" event during Phase I of the officer candidate school program at the Camp Ripley Training Center in Little Falls, Minn., May 31, 2026. The event is a physical challenge, placing candidates in demanding situations that require teamwork, communication and perseverance.

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